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Holly Keyser

Holly Keyser, LPC

Therapist · Wisconsin · 24+ years of experience

Compassionate, direct counseling for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Wisconsin
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Wisconsin)
LPC · No. 3870-125
NPI
1902017999

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  • Trauma and abuse
  • Aging and caregiver stress
  • CBT and client-centered

About Holly

Holly Keyser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and addictions. She also supports people navigating trauma and abuse, intimacy and attachment issues, and concerns related to aging and geriatric issues. Holly brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions and balances warmth with clear direction.

With 24 years of experience, she has worked with many types of challenges including low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and struggles around communication and commitment. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and body image issues. Her practice includes work on abandonment, dissociation, and recovery after separation or divorce.

Holly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a space where people can be heard and feel respected. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. For people affected by trauma, she integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy methods to address painful memories and their effects on daily life.

Sessions are approachable and practical. Holly is warm and nurturing but can be direct when it helps someone move forward. She aims to help people set clear goals and take steady steps toward them.

People interested in starting are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

How Holly Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Holly uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-focused relationship where a person’s experience is acknowledged and explored. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make their own choices about change.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems repeating. When addressing past hurt, Trauma-Focused Therapy is used to carefully work with painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Holly treats the choice of methods as collaborative, adjusting strategies based on a person’s goals, needs, and how they respond in sessions. She will discuss options and help decide what to prioritize.

The biography specifically notes phone counseling as a format she offers. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they suit your situation. Online or remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match practical needs while working toward the client’s goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Holly commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, body image, and bipolar concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and nurturing while also being direct when needed. She aims for practical steps and clear goals during conversations.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 24 years of experience working with many concerns, including loneliness, self-esteem issues, and trauma survivors.

Where is Holly licensed and based?

Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography mentions phone counseling sessions. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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